Douluo Continent: From Internal Martial Arts to the Law of Heaven and Earth

Golden Crocodile Douluo patted the stone chair next to him, gesturing for him to sit down and speak.

After Qian Daoliu nodded and sat down, he asked, "I'd like to know if a Beast Soul Master's combat instincts and control over opportunities improve after activating their Martial Soul True Form?"

There will be an improvement, but not a significant one.

Golden Crocodile Douluo quickly gave his answer and explained in detail: "In my opinion, the true form of a Beast Soul Master's Beast Soul is, in a sense, the transformation of their own Martial Soul into a Soul Beast for a short period of time. After transforming into a Soul Beast, many Soul Skills naturally do not need to cool down, since those are all innate skills for Soul Beasts."

Qian Daoliu was shocked. The Golden Crocodile Douluo's understanding of the Beast Soul True Body was exactly the same as the theory in his granddaughter's letter. They both believed that the essence of the Beast Soul True Body was to transform into a soul beast in a short period of time.

"Unfortunately, we are still human after all. Even if we activate our Martial Soul True Form and try to imitate the attack methods of those Soul Beasts, there is still a huge gap between us and Soul Beasts that have been honed over a long period of time for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years."

If Beast Soul Masters could transform into Soul Beasts while possessing the battle skills honed by Soul Beasts, there would be no saying that the physical limit of a Weapon Soul's true form is greater than that of a Beast Soul's true form, and the Upper Three Sects would only be sects established by Beast Soul Masters.

After all, a Title Douluo's cultivation is equivalent to that of a 100,000-year-old soul beast. A Beast Soul Master who transforms into a soul beast and possesses its combat skills is, during the period when they awaken their Martial Soul True Body, a true 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's voice was deafening, every word a gem, striking Qian Daoliu's heart fiercely.

He had initially overestimated the value of Qian Renxue's theory, but after hearing Golden Crocodile Douluo's explanation, he realized he had underestimated it. If this theory of spirit fusion was true and could be mastered by a titled Douluo with a beast spirit, then they would essentially possess the ability to transform into a 100,000-year-old spirit beast for a short period of time.

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Chapter 68 The Golden Crocodile Douluo's Path to the Limit, The Mysterious Soul Beast in the Death Canyon

"Is it possible that the two elders' true forms of beast souls are incomplete?"

Qian Daoliu hesitated for a moment, but still expressed the theory he knew in a speculative way.

Golden Crocodile Douluo's face, which resembled the bark of an old tree, twitched slightly before returning to calm.

"how do I say this?"

Qian Daoliu didn't immediately take out the letter Qian Renxue had sent. Instead, he shared his understanding: "Since the essential effect of the seventh soul skill is to transform into a soul beast, it should also come with the combat instincts and experience of a soul beast. After all, if you can transform into a soul beast, why can't you also bring along the instincts and experience they've accumulated over a long period of time?"

Golden Crocodile Douluo fell into a brief moment of contemplation, then raised his head again, his sharp gaze fixed on Qian Daoliu.

"Great Master, this reason is still somewhat far-fetched. Do you have some guess or have you come up with some special theory?"

After all, he was a Soul Master who had lived for a long time, and his reaction was extremely sharp. Qian Daoliu's few words made Golden Crocodile Douluo have some doubts.

"Xiaoxue sent me a letter today. She discovered the master's disciple, and the letter contained some theories related to the true form of the beast soul."

Qian Daoliu took out the letter, handed it to Golden Crocodile Douluo, and said this.

As for his previous doubts about Tang Shan and Su Yuntao's identities as Grandmaster's disciples, he had long since forgotten about them. Such a revolutionary yet seemingly true theory of soul masters was something that, apart from Grandmaster, who else on the entire continent could have researched?

"A letter from Xiaoxue."

Upon hearing that it was a letter from Qian Renxue, a hint of tenderness and affection appeared in Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes as he opened the letter and carefully read its contents.

As Golden Crocodile Douluo read, his aura underwent drastic changes, sometimes strong and sometimes weak, fluctuating wildly, clearly indicating that his mind was extremely unsettled.

A soft golden light emanated from Qian Daoliu, and his powerful spiritual energy enveloped the surrounding area, causing people to subconsciously ignore the changes in that area.

After a long while, Golden Crocodile Douluo returned to calm. His eyes were deep and unfathomable, like the ocean, and no one could tell what he was thinking.

"Second Master, this theory..."

Qian Daoliu asked tentatively.

"This theory is true, and combined with this theory, I even see an opportunity to take that final step."

The answer given by Golden Crocodile Douluo made Qian Daoliu overjoyed. If the other party really took that final step, then the power of the entire Spirit Hall would surely increase dramatically once again.

"Second Elder, I wonder how confident you are that the Spirit Hall's resources can be mobilized and coordinated at will."

"not sure."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's answer surprised Qian Daoliu. Before Qian Daoliu could ask, he explained: "We all know that the cultivation at the Title Douluo stage is about comprehending one's Martial Soul, and then injecting one's own insights into the Martial Soul to improve its quality, allowing the higher-quality Martial Soul to purify even purer Soul Power. Before, I couldn't take that step, not because I had no understanding of the Martial Soul, but because my comprehension could no longer improve the quality of the Martial Soul, as if the Martial Soul had truly reached its limit."

Golden Crocodile Douluo sighed and shook his head, his expression indescribably complex.

"Now that I see this theory, I understand that it is indeed true that the martial spirit has reached its limit, but the reason for reaching the limit is still within ourselves."

He pointed to the letter in his hand: "After truly achieving the title, one can infuse one's own insights. If one can develop to the so-called Martial Soul Fusion state mentioned above, combining the combat experience and instinctive insights with one's own experience and integrating them into the Martial Soul, a relatively perfect foundation will be laid. It will have both some insights from the Martial Soul itself and some insights of one's own, which is a very good lubrication stage. With such a foundation laid, the rest depends on comprehension. If I had seen this theory when I was young, I would definitely be a Limit Douluo now."

After listening to Golden Crocodile Douluo's explanation, Qian Daoliu finally understood the mystery of this theory.

The Title Douluo stage is a cultivation stage where one opens up the upper limit of their Martial Soul, improves the quality of their Martial Soul, and thus purifies their Soul Power through enlightenment. According to Golden Crocodile Douluo, what enlightenment could be more suitable than combat experience and instinct derived from the Martial Soul itself?

Integrating these insights into one's martial spirit lays a solid foundation for future breakthroughs. A deeper understanding of the martial spirit will suffice for further advancements, rather than being stuck at level 98 like he is now.

“I saw the right path, which is why I said I saw the hope of reaching the limit and achieving unparalleled success. But it's just something I saw; ultimately, it's something I can only dream of. Besides…”

Golden Crocodile Douluo's eyes suddenly sharpened, and an aura of dominance over the world emanated from his body. His powerful blood and qi were like a great river, calm on the surface, yet unable to conceal its surging and mighty nature.

"My path may not be wrong. There is more than one way to reach the limit. If my blood and qi can further improve the quality of my martial soul, I may be able to reach the pinnacle of humanity."

Looking at the old man whose face was already covered with wrinkles, Qian Daoliu seemed to see the Golden Crocodile Douluo who had dominated an era many years ago. That arrogant and domineering air was something he would never have.

The other person's personality is just like their words: domineering and unreasonable. They believe there is more than one path to achieving the ultimate goal, and their path may not be wrong.

With his hands behind his back, Golden Crocodile Douluo exuded a unique aura.

He turned to Qian Daoliu and bowed slightly: "Xiaoxue just mentioned in her letter that Master's disciple Tang Shan also cultivates Qi and Blood. I would like to see what mysteries Master has discovered in his method of cultivating Qi and Blood. Perhaps he may no longer be able to guard this place. Please grant me permission, Grand Elder."

Qian Daoliu dodged again, his expression serious: "Second Elder has already made great contributions. It is perfectly fine for him to leave this place and the Hall of Offerings. Besides, that beast has not made any unusual moves in recent years. It has most likely perished in this Death Canyon. Second Elder, you may leave with peace of mind."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stood up, looking at the vast forest with a peculiar expression: "That's not necessarily true. There aren't many soul beasts that are nearly ten thousand years old that can withstand a slap from me and survive, let alone one that has fought me for several rounds. We still need to send people to guard it. Such a peculiar soul beast, we mustn't let it escape. It is a treasure of our Spirit Hall."

Qian Daoliu couldn't help but recall the fierce and imposing soul beast that seemed ready to fight against heaven and earth, and his expression became a little serious: "Then I will have the two Douluo, Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, come here to guard and prevent him from escaping."

Golden Crocodile Douluo nodded: "Let them come over when we get back. After they arrive, I'll go to Heaven Dou City to see Xiaoxue, Tang Shan, and Su Yuntao."

"My body's been a bit rusty lately, so I'll go to Death Canyon and see how that guy's doing, maybe I can stretch my muscles a bit."

Qian Daoliu nodded, and Golden Crocodile Douluo arrived before the layer of mist in the blink of an eye. His body rapidly expanded, undergoing a dramatic transformation, with his spirit rings flashing one after another. A ferocious, prehistoric beast-like pressure emanated from him, and the perpetual mist above the Death Canyon seemed to be forcibly suppressed by this terrifying aura, filling the air with a suffocating sense of oppression.

Some people preparing to enter Death Canyon instinctively avoided the area emanating that oppressive aura, looking in that direction with curiosity.

As the dust raised by his imposing presence gradually settled, the figure of Golden Crocodile Douluo was nowhere to be seen, leaving only a giant crocodile hundreds of feet long.

Its entire body was covered in thick, golden scales, the edges of which gleamed with a cold light. Each scale was as solid as a shield. Its eyes were blood-red, its fangs were sharp and protruding, and its body was surrounded by violent soul power fluctuations. It was like a ferocious god in the world, with a strong sense of intimidation.

It swung its strong and powerful body, creating a whistling sound, and in the blink of an eye, it burrowed into the great canyon. Wherever it passed, the soul beasts fled in terror, the ancient tombs along the way shook violently, and rocks tumbled down, creating an extremely powerful scene.

At this time, the personnel stationed at the Spirit Hall brought a message to the geniuses who were preparing to enter the Death Canyon, informing them that the Second Elder of the Hall of Worship would be cultivating in the Death Canyon for a period of time, and that they should try to avoid entering during this period to prevent the restless spirit beasts from posing a threat to them.

Feeling the fierce aura raging within the Grand Canyon, Qian Daoliu gazed deeply for a moment, then without hesitation, spread his dazzling wings again, soared straight into the sky, and then disappeared into the vast expanse of heaven with a breathtaking glimpse…

Tang Shan, Su Yuntao, and two titled Douluo sat around a round table. A sumptuous feast was served one dish after another, but they did not rush to pick up their chopsticks because the host had not yet arrived.

About ten minutes later, Xue Qinghe returned to the hall and sat down in the main seat.

The gentle smile that was once hers had vanished, leaving only a calm and an unconcealed chill.

Tang Shan was curious about who had come to his door to make the usually gentle and humble "Prince of Heaven Dou" so angry. This person was quite stubborn. If you really anger him, two Title Douluo might come to have a heart-to-heart talk. At that time, this little grudge and conflict might turn into a horror story.

However, he had only recently joined Xue Qinghe's ranks and they were not yet particularly familiar with each other, nor had he gained much trust, so it was not advisable to ask too many questions rashly.

Unexpectedly, instead of Tang Shan asking, Xue Qinghe brought it up herself. She looked at Tang Shan and Su Yuntao and asked calmly, "Do you know who came to our door just now?"

Before the two could guess, she gave her answer: "That person should be a subordinate of a subordinate of General Hong Zhen's subordinate, and do you know why they came here?"

Xue Qinghe's face showed a hint of sarcasm: "They said that if I accidentally damage this place, I will have to pay for the repairs myself."

Su Yuntao was somewhat embarrassed: "Your Highness, it's true that Shanzi didn't control the power well. We have no problem covering the repair costs."

Sitting to the side, Tang Shan couldn't help but facepalm. His older brother was still too naive. He wondered if he would be deceived when he traveled around the mainland.

Tang Shan interrupted Su Yuntao before he could continue, speaking first: "Your Highness, does this mean that you, as the Crown Prince of the Empire, were allegedly harassed by an unknown nobody?"

Xue Qinghe was surprised that Tang Shan, who was only seven years old, was more perceptive in this regard than Su Yuntao, who was already an adult.

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Chapter 69 Xue Qinghe's Request, Tangshan's Plan

"That's right, just an unknown nobody."

Xue Qinghe's face didn't reveal her specific emotions, but Tang Shan knew without guessing that she was definitely harboring immense anger.

Su Yuntao then realized what was happening, frowning and looking astonished: "Where did he get the audacity to provoke the Crown Prince of the Empire?"

“It might not be that he himself has such audacity; perhaps someone is backing him up.” Tang Shan answered Su Yuntao’s question, then turned to Xue Qinghe and couldn’t help but ask, “Your Highness, what exactly is going on?”

Xue Qinghe's cold and hard face gradually relaxed, and he revealed his previous gentle smile again: "Let's eat first, and we can talk while we eat."

As she spoke, she took the first bite, and seeing this, everyone else followed suit and began to feast on the delicious food in front of them.

"My father sent us to various important towns in the empire to observe the people's conditions, and I was in charge of Ironwall City. After arriving here, I found that the soldiers here did not seem to welcome me very much. Later, I asked the two seniors to investigate in secret and found out that this army seemed to support the Second Prince more."

The nutritious vegetable leaves released a cool breeze upon entering her mouth, instantly clearing Xue Qinghe's mind and suppressing the surging anger in her heart. She slowly recounted to Tang Shan what she had seen and heard since arriving in Iron Wall City.

The Second Prince? Tang Shan's mind was in turmoil. According to the original novel, the Second Prince was poisoned to death by Xue Qinghe less than two years later. Could this be the reason why she took action?

"I wonder why the army of Ironwall City is so supportive of the Second Prince?" Tang Shan asked curiously.

"What else could it be? His demeanor and style suited the army's tastes. A few years ago, my good younger brother happened to come to Ironwall City and put on a show of eating, living, and training together, which naturally won over most of the people. But in reality, an eight or nine-year-old child, even with the support of a martial spirit and soul power, simply cannot keep up with the training intensity of a real army. I can only say that I have no idea how much scheming is involved."

The tender soul beast meat exudes streams of soul power that surge throughout the body. If consumed over a long period, it will accumulate over time and bring considerable benefits to one's physique and cultivation.

While chewing on the soul beast meat, Tang Shan analyzed Xue Qinghe's current status and situation. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly that the children in Douluo Continent were truly precocious. At only eight or nine years old, they already knew how to win people's hearts and compete for the position of crown prince. It could only be said that the soul ring was too powerful. It could not only promote physical development but also accelerate mental maturity. It was simply outrageous.

Banishing all the random thoughts in his mind, Tang Shan's expression turned serious as he looked at Xue Qinghe: "Then, I wonder if His Majesty has expressed his opinion or made a preference?"

"Never."

Xue Qinghe still wore a gentle smile, but his words were anything but warm: "Although His Majesty has not made a choice on the surface, in my opinion, he has already made his choice. After all, I don't believe he is unaware of my second brother's prestige in Iron Wall City. Now he has sent him to Bafang City, the economic and transportation hub of our Heavenly Dou Empire. It feels like he is just about to put the title of 'Crown Prince' directly on my good brother."

Xue Qinghe deliberately emphasized the last three words, "good younger brother," and the chilling intent in them was clearly perceptible even to ordinary people.

The situation was indeed not good. Listening to Xue Qinghe's analysis, Tang Shan finally understood why she wanted to poison the Second Prince in the future. If she did not take the initiative to overturn this game, she might not be able to keep her position as Crown Prince, let alone the final throne.

"His Majesty knows I am good at socializing, yet he still insisted on sending me to Ironwall City. His intentions are too obvious."

"And the army here... We are Soul Masters, so damaging the arena during sparring is normal. But they demanded compensation from me, the Crown Prince. Compensation is one thing, but the rudeness in their words was palpable. And the person they sent was just a squad leader; they clearly don't respect me."

No wonder her face was so gloomy just now. Tang Shan thought to himself, if he were a prince of a country that was at its peak, and he was being harassed by a low-ranking officer in an important town, he would have been furious. Xue Qinghe was still so calm, which showed that she had amazing composure.

"So, when His Highness said he wanted our help, was he referring to this matter?" Tang Shan asked, recalling Xue Qinghe's earlier words.

"I want you to challenge the Soul Masters in the army." Xue Qinghe's eyes flashed coldly as he revealed his plan. "Everyone thinks I'm humble, polite, and easy to talk to, but I want them to know that I also have an iron fist."

She looked at Tang Shan and Su Yuntao, her tone sincere: "I want you to challenge all the Soul Masters and Great Soul Masters. If conditions permit, you can even team up to challenge Soul Venerables. Most of these people are low-ranking officers or squad leaders in the military. Defeating them one by one will serve as a deterrent. As for high-ranking Soul Masters, you don't need to worry. The two seniors will secretly keep them in check and prevent them from bullying the weak."

Tang Shan now understood that Xue Qinghe wanted to undermine the Second Prince's prestige in the army and demonstrate the First Prince's strength by defeating lower-ranking generals. But wasn't this method a bit petty?

Tang Shan thought for a moment and came up with a somewhat immature idea, deciding to tell Xue Qinghe. Her plan was still too simplistic and crude; after all, simply defeating the lower-level squad leaders wouldn't win people's hearts, even if it demonstrated skill. She needed to plan more carefully.